Are antique diamonds better quality?
There are some exceptions to the rule, but these diamonds will traditionally be extremely beautiful, feature a rare hue, or be abnormally large. There’s no real boost in value for antique diamonds either, with most old diamonds generally being priced at a lower level than modern diamonds.
What is a vintage engagement ring?
And there is a difference! An antique engagement ring is over 50 years old, which now means anything made before the early 1960s. A vintage engagement ring is a conversational term without any defined meaning, although some use the term vintage to mean a new ring styled to look like a ring from an older era.
Can you tell how old a diamond is?
That’s the funny thing about Diamonds, there is is no exact way to tell their age or origin. A Diamond’s DNA is the exact same in every single Diamond. It’s 100% pure Carbon. There is no way of testing it to see what part of the World it came from or which Diamond mine produced it.
Do diamonds get cloudy?
A cloudy diamond has inclusions that make it appear hazy in some parts or all of the diamond. For instance, multiple smaller inclusions clustered together can cause the diamond to look foggy or dull. Without looking at a particular diamond, it’s hard to know what the cloudiness is caused by.
Are antique diamonds blood diamonds?
Conflict diamonds or “blood diamonds” are illegally traded stones that were mined sometime in the last 50 years. The only way to guarantee that a diamond is conflict free is to reuse vintage and antique diamonds that were mined prior to 1970…which is exactly what we do!
Where can you buy vintage engagement rings?
A local jeweler is one of the best places to buy vintage engagement rings.
Where to buy antique rings?
Antique engagement rings can be found at a variety of places including antique stores, jewelers, estate sales, pawnshops, and online. Novice buyers should stick to jewelers and antique jewelry specialists who will be able to guide you in your purchase.
Do engagement rings have to match wedding bands?
While most couples choose to follow the tradition of wearing both, there’s no rule that says you have to . Women wear an engagement ring and a wedding ring most often, especially if the jewelry is designed as a matching set. An engagement ring is the ring
Which ring is the engagement ring in a set?
An engagement ring is presented to a woman upon a proposal of marriage. Traditional engagement rings have a gold, platinum or silver band with a center diamond. You can also find engagement rings with a center diamond surrounded by smaller gemstones or small gemstones set into the band (called pave gemstones).